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• Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart's 'DWTS' Exit Stuns Fans After MMMBop Hitmaker's 'Best' Dance Yet

  01-10-2026 06:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart were eliminated from 'Dancing With the Stars' after receiving the lowest combined scores and votes, sparking criticism from fans and fellow professionals.
  
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• Shooting Down UFOs Could Risk Conflict With Extraterrestrials, Durham Professor Warns

  02-10-2026 16:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Legal scholar warns that shooting down UFOs or UAP without clear threat could provoke a superior non-human response and breach international law.
  
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• Federal Government Reversal on Disability Integration Feels Like 'Knife in Your Chest', Leader Says

  02-10-2026 16:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A federal judge has vacated specified Section 504 community-integration provisions nationwide, prompting disability advocates and lawmakers to warn that enforcement of community living rights could weaken
  
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• Cathie Wood's Ark Sells $110M of AMD, Buys $81.5M of Nvidia as Vera Rubin Supports 70% FY28 Growth Outlook

  02-10-2026 16:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  ARK Invest sold $110M in AMD shares and bought $81M of Nvidia stock as Vera Rubin entered production, backing Nvidia's AI growth outlook.
  
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• Federal Judge Keeps Transgender Discrimination Case Against Christian-Owned Firm Alive

  02-10-2026 16:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A US judge has allowed Lillian Bernier's Title VII discrimination claim against Turbocam to proceed, while dismissing her separate disability claim over excluded gender-affirming healthcare.
  
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• Trump's Explosive New Iran War Claim: 'They Were Doing Drugs' at Nuclear Sites

  02-10-2026 16:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Trump makes a bizarre new claim about Iran, saying its nuclear targets were also 'drug factories', adding a startling new twist to his explanation of US military action.
  
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• Kelly Clarkson Says 'There Should Be a Separate Chart' To Prevent AI From Competing Against Human Artists

  02-10-2026 16:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kelly Clarkson said she welcomes AI's creative potential in music but believes AI-generated artists should have a separate chart rather than compete directly with human musicians.
  
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• GTA 6 Map Size: Examining Why Environmental Detail Outweighs Sprawling Scale

  02-10-2026 15:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  GTA 6 map size is about twice GTA V's world, according to Rockstar, with Leonida also designed for greater density and detail.
  
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• Hegseth Puts 'Armor of God' at Pentagon's Core With New Religious Affairs Office Reporting Directly to Him

  02-10-2026 15:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Hegseth declares 'the real battle is spiritual' as a new Pentagon religious affairs office gives faith a direct line to the defence secretary.
  
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• Kanye West Fans Are Reeling as Sold-Out Saint Petersburg Concerts Officially Cancelled in Russia

  02-10-2026 15:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ye's sold-out concerts in St Petersburg have been cancelled after weeks of uncertainty over the venue. Organisers said ticket refunds would become available on 12 October.
  
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• Christa Pike's Botched Lethal Injection: Legal Team Calls Procedure 'Torturous', Cites 'Unnecessary Agony'

  02-10-2026 15:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Christa Pike remained alive after two doses of pentobarbital during a failed Tennessee execution. Her lawyers alleged unnecessary agony, while officials defended the procedure and her medical condition remained unclear.
  
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• PlayStation 6 Release Date and Pricing Updates Reportedly Shared by Chief Executive Officer

  02-10-2026 15:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sony's CEO says no launch date or price is set for the next PlayStation, as the company ends new disc production in 2028 and handheld rumours continue.
  
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• Jared Kushner Negotiates Gaza Peace Deal While His Firm Holds Stake in Companies Supplying Israel's Military

  02-10-2026 15:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A CNN investigation found that Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners has a major stake in Phoenix Financial, which invests hundreds of millions in Israeli defence-related companies.
  
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• Ray J Health Scare: Incident Was 'Strictly Medical' With 'Nothing Unusual or Suspicious'

  02-10-2026 15:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ray J was taken to hospital after experiencing health problems during his 180-day livestream marathon in Los Angeles. Sources said the incident was strictly medical and not suspicious.
  
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• Steam Deck 2 Leak: AMD 'Gainsborough' APU Appears in Drivers as Valve Waits for a Bigger Upgrade

  02-10-2026 15:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  References to AMD's 'Gainsborough' APU in driver files and import records have revived speculation about Steam Deck 2, but the chip's destination remains unconfirmed.
  
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• Donald Trump's Grimace Shows 'Something Going on Neurologically' During Flyover, Pathologist Says

  02-10-2026 15:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A speech-language pathologist raised neurological concerns over Donald Trump's flyover grimace, but the video cannot establish a diagnosis.
  
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• Trump Supporters' Remarks About Christians and Muslims at Oklahoma Rally Draw Attention

  02-10-2026 15:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Two unidentified women interviewed at Donald Trump's Oklahoma rally made controversial claims about Christians and Muslims, prompting online criticism
  
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• Five Canadian Provinces See Minimum Wage Hikes, but Critics Say Living Costs Outpace Gains in Ontario

  02-10-2026 15:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Minimum wage hikes of 25 to 40 cents have taken effect in five Canadian provinces, with Ontario's rate rising to C$17.95 and Alberta remaining unchanged.
  
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• Nancy Guthrie Update: Luke Daley Booking Draws Fresh Online 'Porch Guy' Speculation

  02-10-2026 14:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Luke Daley's latest Pima County booking has renewed online comparisons with the masked suspect in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, though authorities have made no public connection between them.
  
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• Meet the New Kindle Paperwhite, Colorsoft: Amazon Gives Entire Kindle Range a Metal Makeover

  02-10-2026 14:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Amazon has launched a redesigned Kindle range, including its first aluminium-backed standard model, new Kindle Paperwhite and Colorsoft devices, and accessories that restore physical page turning.
  
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• Pentagon Moves to Give Trump More Nuclear Options as US Rethinks Potential War With Russia or China

  02-10-2026 14:31 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Pentagon is reviewing US nuclear strategy to expand President Trump's options in regional conflicts, while analysts warn limited nuclear weapons could increase escalation risks.
  
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• Trump 'Final Battle' Ads Tap $20M From Funds Meant for Border Security and Fallen-Officer Memorials

  02-10-2026 14:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Federal records indicate that $20 million moved from a Customs and Border Protection fund was used for television advertisements featuring Trump, prompting accusations of unlawful propaganda.
  
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• Donald Trump Is 'Like a Shopping Cart With a Broken Wheel' in Viral Video Clip, Netizen Claims

  02-10-2026 14:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Footage of Donald Trump walking towards Marine One sparked jokes and speculation online, including a comparison to a shopping cart with a broken wheel, but showed no medical explanation.
  
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• Olivier Martinez Allegedly Files Temporary Restraining Order Accusing Halle Berry of Choking Their Son

  02-10-2026 14:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Olivier Martinez has asked for restraining orders and sole custody of the couple's son, alleging Halle Berry choked him. Berry's lawyer called the claims meritless.
  
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• Florida Sues Pfizer Over Claims It Hid Myocarditis and Miscarriage Risks as COVID Vaccine Sales Hit $80B

  02-10-2026 13:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Florida alleges Pfizer and Albert Bourla misled consumers about COVID-19 vaccine risks, pregnancy and transmission while Pfizer rejects the claim
  
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• Trump Says 'If We Don't Win, They'll Impeach Me' as He Urges Voters to 'Pretend I'm Running'

  02-10-2026 13:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  At an Oklahoma rally, Trump urged voters to 'pretend I'm running' in the 2026 midterms, warning a Republican loss could revive impeachment efforts.
  
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• Trump Remarks Lethal Injections 'Shouldn't Be Very Difficult' in First Comment on Botched Execution

  02-10-2026 13:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  President Donald Trump has commented on Christa Pike's failed execution in Tennessee, where the death-row prisoner survived two pentobarbital doses and remained critically ill.
  
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• California Robotaxi Law 2028: Up to $10,000 Fines for Emergency Obstructions Over 30 Minutes Under SB 1246

  02-10-2026 13:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  California's new robotaxi law allows local penalties when autonomous vehicles obstruct emergency responders for more than 30 minutes and requires stronger operator support from 2028.
  
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• 'I Was a Dumbass': Trump Voters Turn on President Over High Prices and Iran War Ahead of Midterms

  02-10-2026 13:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Florida Trump voter Penny Lee says she regrets her 2024 vote and will back Democrats, as petrol prices rise and polls show doubts over the Iran war.
  
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• America Faces a Huge 'Tsunami' of Church Closures as Pastors Note 'Pews Are Getting Emptier' Fast

  02-10-2026 13:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A four-part PBS documentary explores the potential closure or repurposing of 100,000 US churches, while examining declining attendance, community services and new forms of worship
  
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